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Little Ouseburn

Yorkshire

£1,000,000

Listed on 30/06/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
5
Type
Detached
Area
4065 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This Grade II listed farmhouse near Little Ouseburn has five bedrooms and approximately 4,065 sq ft of accommodation, excluding the cellar. It is offered as Lot 1, with mature gardens, woodland and an adjoining paddock of about one acre, as well as a garage/store and space for off-road parking. The property is also part of a wider site that includes a cottage and barns, which are available separately or as part of a combined purchase.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

71out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £1,000,000, this 4,065 sq ft farmhouse is priced at about £246/sq ft, well below the local average of £345/sq ft—an attractive entry point for a substantial period-house project. The Grade II listed home has generous grounds, woodland and an included paddock, with a garage/store and ample parking. Its dated kitchen, worn sitting-room finishes and damaged wall surface give a buyer clear scope to reshape and modernise the interiors; the loft rooms and cellar are also described as possible recreational spaces, subject to feasibility and any consents. The exterior views show no obvious major roof failure, though they do not establish detailed condition. Limited photo coverage makes the renovation estimate further provisional.

The works are substantial: the stated renovation range is £90,000–£180,000, and the listing calls for comprehensive modernisation. The score reflects the strong asking-price value and fundamentals, balanced against the scale of the project and an average location rating.

Key opportunities

  • Acquire 4,065 sq ft of period accommodation at a notably low asking price per square foot, with scope to modernise the interiors around the house’s existing character.
  • Make the most of the mature gardens, orchard, woodland and included one-acre paddock through grounds clearance and landscaping.
  • Explore the listing’s suggested recreational use for the loft rooms and cellar, subject to feasibility and any required consents.

Key risks

  • The dated finishes, damaged wall surface and comprehensive modernisation brief point to a £90,000–£180,000 full-project budget and a longer programme than a cosmetic refresh.

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£3,778
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